The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources has launched a "Change a plastic bottle to an eco-bag" campaign in Baku.

The ministry told APA that plastic bottles with a total capacity of 2,622 liters were collected during the action.

Sayyara Mammadova, Head of the Department of Environmental Awareness and Public Relations, noted that the collected plastic waste was recycled by AzEkol LLC:

"It is especially important to start the campaign in the summer.

Because the use of plastic bottles is increasing this season, as a result, the number of plastic waste is increasing.

We thank all the citizens who have contributed to the protection of the environment by sorting and recycling used plastic bottles.

We call on everyone to be active in the upcoming actions. "

According to Mammadova, the next action will be held in Sumgayit.

The announcement will be shared in advance on the Ministry's website and social networks.

In the coming days, the action will continue in our regions.